#159aed - Cerulean Hex Color Code

#159AED (Cerulean) - RGB 21, 154, 237 Color Information

#159aed Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 15, 9A, ED
RGB Decimal 21, 154, 237
RGB Octal 25, 232, 355
RGB Percent 8.2%, 60.4%, 92.9%
RGB Binary 10101, 10011010, 11101101
CMY 0.918, 0.396, 0.071
CMYK 91, 35, 0, 7

Percentages of Color #159AED

R 8.2%
G 60.4%
B 92.9%
RGB Percentages of Color #159aed
C 91%
M 35%
Y 0%
K 7%
CMYK Percentages of Color #159aed

Color spaces of #159AED Cerulean - RGB(21, 154, 237)

HSV (or HSB) 203°, 91°, 93°
HSL 203°, 86°, 51°
Web Safe #0099ff
XYZ 27.151, 29.385, 84.362
CIE-Lab 61.120, -3.118, -50.727
xyY 0.193, 0.209, 29.385
Decimal 1415917

#159aed Color Accessibility Scores (Cerulean Contrast Checker)

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Cerulean ↔ #159aed Color Blindness Simulator

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#159AED Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 159aed

#159aed Analogous Colors

#159aed Triadic Colors

#159aed Split Complementary Colors

#159aed Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #159aed Color Variations

#159aed Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #159aed, darker shades are produced.)

#159aed Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #159aed can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Cerulean (#159aed)

#159aed Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #159aed
This sample text has a font color of #159aed
#159aed Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #159aed
#159aed CSS3 Linear Gradient
#159aed Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #159aed
#159aed Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #159aed
Sample text with glow color #159aed
This sample text has a glow color of #159aed
#159aed Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #159aed
Sample text with Underline Color #159aed
This sample text has a underline color of #159aed
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #159aed of the current color.

#159AED in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #159aed
Java new Color(21, 154, 237);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 21, 154, 237);
Swift UIColor(red:21, green:154, blue:237, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:21 green:154 blue:237 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(21f, 154f, 237f);
Python Color('#159aed')

#159aed - RGB(21, 154, 237) - Cerulean Color FAQ

What is the color code for Cerulean?

Hex color code for Cerulean color is #159aed. RGB color code for cerulean color is rgb(21, 154, 237).

What is the RGB value of #159aed?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #159aed is rgb(21, 154, 237). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '21' indicates the intensity of the red component, '154' represents the green component's intensity, and '237' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #159aed.

What is the RGB percentage of #159aed?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #159aed is detailed as follows: 8.2% Red, 60.4% Green, and 92.9% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 8.2% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 60.4% and 92.9% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #159aed.

What does RGB 21,154,237 mean?

The RGB color 21, 154, 237 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 0099ff. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Cerulean.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #159aed?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #159aed is composed of 91% Cyan, 35% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 7% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 91% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 35% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 7% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #159aed?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #159aed has an HSL value of 203° (degrees) for Hue, 86% for Saturation, and 51% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 203° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 86% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 51% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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